I just returned from a two week stay at the Sunset Beach Resort Spa and waterpark with three other friends. Upon arrival we were informed that there was no double bed rooms left so we would have to spend the night in rooms with a King bed.They assured us that we would have the proper rooms early the next day. We spent all the next day waiting to get our rooms. I found some of the staff at the front desk to be very distracted and most of the time not very friendly..I can honestly say that in my 25 years of cruising and travelling to South America, Mexico and Cuba, anytime I had to deal with the front desk, was the worst that I have ever experienced. The rest of the hotel personel was great!!!! Not impressed with the evening entertainment at all!!!! Apparently they are trying to improve on that and it would be a definite asset. The food was excellent. There was a wonderful variety at each meal and after two weeks it was still enjoyable. I would say one of the best of all the places that I have vacationed.

We had a wonderful time at the resort. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The beach, food, extra tours offered, bar facilities, and entertainment were excellent. Think we all would go back if the opportunity arose.

My wife, 11 year old son and I spent Jan 21-31 at this resort. We absolutely loved it and plan to return very soon. We stayed in tower B, two double beds, good air conditioning, flat screen tv with tons of channels, nice bathroom and very large balcony. The food was very good to excellent. Great jerk chicken, breakfasts were awesome with omelete / egg station, pancakes, bacon, sausage, potatoes etc. Always lots of selection. Hot foods kept hot and cold foods kept cold. Pasta station in evening was very good. Tried all three a la carte's, all were very good with good service. Book them early in your stay. Beach grille was very good, awesome jerk chicken, burgers, hot dogs, grilled cheese, etc. Waterpark was awesome, our son spent hours on the slides and in the lazy river. Had a "main pool" where zumba, beer olympics, etc was held daily. Had two other pools with a swim up bar between that were quieter. Resort was very nice, clean, grounds were well kept. The beach was raked clean by hand every morning. Water was clear, with sea grass not too far out. This is not the fault of the resort. Lots of people snorkeling. Four bars on the property, all served good drinks and will put as much alcohol as you want. Red Stripe and Red Stripe light on tap. Bartenders were all really friendly. Entertainment was very good. Steel drum band is not to be missed. Most shows were good, and they included the kids for many shows, which was nice. The kids all seemed to have a great time. This resort is geared toward families, and ours had a great time. There were quiet areas if you wanted them too. It is a 3 1/2*, but is much nicer than 4 or 4 1/2* resorts we have been to in the past. Overall had a great time. We don't often return to a resort, but will return here.

Three of us stayed at the Sunset Beach Resort and Spa in January and had a great time!! Our room was directly across from the waterslides and although it wasn't luxurious by any stretch, it was clean and comfortable and suited our needs just fine. We spent most of our time at the swim up pools and found them to be very clean. We did tip occasionally but I didn't feel expected to at all. I'd say the beach was only okay - there's a long stretch of it, but it was a little rocky and narrow. We booked our a la cartes in advance by emailing the resort and that went off without a hitch. We ate at the Asian restaurant - fantastic!!!! Great service, great food - amazing!!! And also at the Italian restaurant - also very good! The service here was also great - we loved the little bar outside of the restaurant to have pre-dinner drinks as well. The only dissapointment that night was one of us ordered the lasagna and they didn't like it - but do you go to Jamaica expecting to have good lasagna - I hope not!! The rest of our portions were big enough to share that none of us left hungry!! The buffet was also very good, with pasta and omlette stations, and lots to choose from - I don't know who couldn't find something - and I'm totally a picky eater!! We didn't really watch the shows - tried a couple of nights, but wasn't really into them, so chose to leave and sit in the lobby. Each night there was a bus that took you to a bar off the resort - mostly Margarittaville. This was free and would also pick you up at 2 am to bring you home. I have to say, we felt completely safe on the hip strip, in the clubs and even stopped one night to pick up some jerk chicken roadside (best jerk chicken of our lives!!!) - we had a blast every night we went out! We were pleasantly surprised with this resort based on some of the other comments we'd read before going, but figured we could have fun no matter where we went - and we did!! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to friends or to return myself!

Sunset Beach Resort Spa was good value. The staff is very friendly, the hotel is clean, the location is excellent, within 1/2 hour of the airport. Jamaica was warm and friendly, would definately go back.

Fun, sun and perfect weather in Jamaica! This is our second time to Sunset Beach Resort and we love it. The food and entertainment was even better this year then last. We had perfect weather and the resort was wonderful. All staff we encountered were great, everyone was top notch! We plan to return again next year - ya man . . .

We went in May 2012 and renewed our vows after 30yrs. I can't believe how they outdid themselves in doing all the arrangements. The hotel service was fantastic - rooms cleaned and anything extra asked for was promptly given. The spa was a great relaxing time. Wait staff - bar staff and front desk were beyond reproach. I would highly recommend this hotel. We are going back around the same time in 2013. Good time had by all.

We enjoyed our stay thoroughly and the staff were fabulous. They always went the extra mile to make sure we were comfortable. The location was ideal and we would definately stay here again.

Location was great. THe water was beautiful. I did not take my kids but it looked like there were lots of activities for them & I would take them & go there a second time. Food was very good. There was always a place to lay on the beach or by the pool. Staff was always very polite.

Our first impression of the resort was not good as I booked back in February for November travel. I paid the extra to have a beach front cabana (which I highly recommend) and we were put in the tower with no explaination. When I went back to the front desk I was told there was a booking error & the cabana room that I reserved 9 months earlier was overbooked. I was not happy - would they have left me in the tower had I not gone back and asked?? After close to an hour of discussion with rude counter staff they took me to the guest services Manager who proceeded to tell me that they were not over booked but the room had been renovated and the repairs were not quite completed. ??? Anyway she ended up compensating us with extra a la carte meals. Our first night in the tower was not up to par as I could not unpack and we had to root through the suitcase to find swim suits, sandles, sunscreen.... inconvenient to say the least. We had to check out of our tower room the next morning which left us roomless for about 4 hours, another inconvenience. Now for the good. Once we got into our cabana room our vacation took a turn for the better. I strongly recommend the cabana rooms with a walk-out to the beach. The resort is huge and there is lots to do. My kids, 9 and 6, absolutely loved the water park and the kids club. Kids are signed into the kids club and you can feel safe as they must be signed out to leave. I felt very safe inside the resort as the resort is gated and I did see security out and about (but not overwhelming). Make sure to bring a white t-shirt for 'family t-dye'. Food is average. They have self serve fountain pop and ice cream. Anything you want to do within the resort, you go to recreation counter and ask. They will provide towels, golf clubs for mini putt, tennis rackets, ping pong rackets..... There is a washing machine & dryer but I suggest you bring detergent as the soap is $3, the softener is $3 and $5 to use machine.

Great resort for families. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Accomodations were great, nice room, pools were great and waterpark was a blast. Would go back again.

my stay at Sunset beach resort and waterpark was overall a pleasant one. The occasional activites provided were ok but i found myself looking for more beach activities that never came. most of the water activities were in the pool as the beach left a lot to be desired. venturing 2 feet out into the water would leave you mired in seaweed and mud. most of the guests spent their time in the pool was a very dissappinting considering that the beach is one of the main attraction in the Caribbean. The location of the hotel from major shopping areas was also not ideal. The hotel staff made up for any shortcomings that the holel presented. they were very courteous and helpful. the variety of food was great however if you are a late eater forget it as the restaurants would shut down by 9:00 pm. i would definitely go back.

the hotel was very nice & clean staff were friendly

We travelled January 4, 2010. We stayed at the Holiday Inn Sunset Spa and Resort in Ironshore for a week. The staff on the grounds were excellent people, friendly, helpful and kind. The beach was okay, the pools I did not visit. As a vegan I think they could cator more for us. I only drank red wines from Canada, they were also excellent! Our room was well kept and the ladies did any excellent job. The facilities and grounds were well kept. The front desk staff could have been more warm, some tried and were courteous. There was access to JUTA transportation at all times. Overall I gave this trip a ten and I am going back maybe to another location but definately to Jamaica...

I just got back from sunset last night! I'm already making plans with some of my friends to go back this summer!! Absolutely loved it!! Would recommend this hotel to anyone! Staff is amazing, hotel is clean, food is good and the booze is ever flowing!! :)

vary old hotel, food was ok, not the best just ok. being in jamaica it should have had more fruits. staff was not that friendly . Front desk staff never smiled, never welcome us to jamaica. the entertainment was also poor. Will go back to Jamaica just not this hotel.

Excellent place to stay. Wonderful staff, good service. Great facilities, wonderful beach for snorkling as a family. Great sellection of food and a-la-cart restaurants. Great child supervision. Perfect spot to be independant with your children. Great waterpark...children are falling asleep by 7pm they are so tuckered with all the activities. Love it! Hope to go again this year!

I wanted a quick get-away, we were only going for 4 days. This hotel was very close to the airport, which was great due to time constraints. My daughter was 8 at the time and this was the perfect resort for her; they had water slides, a water park with a pirate's ship and a lazy river. The beach, although small, was beautiful powder white sand and crystal clear waters. If you are looking for a quick, affordable family trip, I would definitely recommend this to anyone!

I was the aunt of the groom and l hope more of my nieces and nephews have a tropical wedding in the future. It was a beautiful, no stress, way to get married. Instead of a wedding that only lasts a few hours we had a week to get to know new relations and spend time with family. Loved it!!!

Hôtel familial avec petit parc aquatique.... les enfants (et parents) ont adoré !!! Endroit magnifique pour faire du snorkel; nous y avons vu nos plus beaux poissons !!